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How can I help my 3yr old daughter adjust to Preschool?

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She just turned 3yrs old and has a speech delay and even tho she talks and interacts with her immediate family very well, she is very withdrawn with other children and teachers just because she does not know them and has had stranger anxiety since she was born. Her speech therepist is confident that she will catch up, but I don't want Preschool to be so stressful on her. The classes are 4 days a week 3 1/2 hours a day. I think it's a little much to ask of a 3yr old that is used to being at home with me all day, but at the same time don't want her to be behind when she starts Kindergarden.
Not to mention that she is picking up a cold bug nearly every week. I'm thinking I should give her another year till she's 4yr and start her then when she's more comfortable. Any info would be helpful.

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